The University of Queensland 
Herston, Australia Offer Summary
The University of Queensland seeks a Research Fellow for Indigenous Oral Health within the School of Dentistry in Herston, Australia. This part-time, fixed-term role lasts up to two years with a base salary ranging from $119,463 to $141,545 plus 17% superannuation. The position focuses on the Deadly Dental Home Project, utilizing mixed-methods and co-design research to improve oral health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Key responsibilities include conducting qualitative and quantitative research, managing data governance, supervising students, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates must hold a PhD in dental public health or health services research, demonstrating expertise in mixed-methods analysis, publication records, and successful grant management. The role emphasizes culturally safe practices and community partnership. Applications close on November 5th at 11:00 pm AEST.
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Project Description
About This Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and impactful program of Indigenous oral health research through the Deadly Dental Home Project. Working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health service partners and multidisciplinary researchers, you will use mixed-methods, co-design and implementation research to generate evidence that informs policy, strengthens services and improves oral health outcomes. You will join a purposeful and inclusive research environment where community partnerships, culturally safe practice and meaningful translation are central to creating change together.
Key responsibilities will include:
This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance.
About You
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.
UQ research is helping demonstrate how population-level approaches can reduce inequalities in children’s oral health. https://news.uq.edu.au/2025-07-fluoride-has-greater-benefits-vulnerable-children.
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Nicole Stormon at n.stormon@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number below in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Thursday 5th November at 11.00pm AEST (R-70102).
